Portland Oregon Engagement Portraits of Caitlin & Leo

A few weeks ago, I traveled westward to photograph the Portland Oregon, engagement portraits of my wedding clients, Caitlin and Leo.

Over the past eight years, Caitlin and Leo’s relationship has been shaped by their shared drive and support of each other’s dreams.

Caitlin and Leo met in Berkeley, California. Through their times of togetherness and being apart over the years, they’ve always encouraged one another to strive for their high goals.

This newly engaged couple recently settled in Portland, Oregon, purchased a house, and are going full throttle in building their lives together. Caitlin is an attorney representing local unions, and Leo is finishing up medical school.

Accordingly, both are ambitious powerhouses who, at the same time, are carefree and playful. This passion individually continues in how they support each other. Each partner gives the other encouragement, imagination, and a sense of joy.

For instance, Caitlin was beaming as she recalled how Leo elevated her life. She loves how Leo is so even-keeled in his thoughts. She admires how completely present and focused he tends to be on whatever person or task is in front of him. Caitlin commented that when they are together, she feels completely seen. In those moments, she senses that there is no place he would rather be.

Subsequently, for Leo, the weight, demands, and intensity of his medical school training are lightened by Caitlin’s constant encouragement. She grounds him and reminds him that anything is possible.

Whenever one of them is faced with a challenge, they both commented on how the other has a wonderful knack for getting them out of ruts and into fun.